The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) has opened the Masters in Education Teaching Incentive Scholarship application for the 2024-25 academic year. This program offers scholarships toward the cost of tuition for full-time students pursuing their master’s degree at a SUNY or CUNY college or university that leads to certification as a public elementary or secondary education teacher.
The Masters in Education Teacher Incentive Scholarship is a program aimed at addressing the critical need for qualified teachers in New York State public elementary and secondary schools. Recipients of the scholarship must agree to live in New York State and teach for five years at a public elementary or secondary school within New York State.
New York State Higher Education Services Corporation President Dr. Guillermo Linares said, “The Masters in Education Teacher Incentive Scholarship not only supports aspiring teachers in their academic pursuits but also ensures that New York State continues to have a robust pipeline of highly qualified educators. Our goal is to provide financial relief to students while fostering a commitment to education excellence within our public schools.”
To qualify for the Masters in Education Teacher Incentive Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
•Be a resident of New York State.
•Be enrolled full-time in a master’s degree program in education at a participating institution.
•Received their undergraduate degree from a college or university in New York State and received a minimum GPA of 3.5 in their undergraduate studies.
•Commit to teaching in a New York State public school for a minimum of five years upon graduation.
Eligible students who are enrolled in an approved graduate program can apply for the scholarship at https://tinyurl.com/4tt3d97c. Students who do not meet the program citizenship and residency requirements can apply through the New York State DREAM Act (https://tinyurl.com/45rkzmup).
The Application is open through August 26, 2024. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/4tt3d97c.
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